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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Defibrillators (But Should)

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Defibrillators (But Should)

October 13th 2025

Defibrillators save lives, but most people misunderstand how they work, when to use them, or even if they’re allowed to. Let’s cut through the noise with 10 facts about AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) that everyone should know in 2025. 1. You don’t need training to use...

Do AEDs Expire? What You Need to Replace and When

Do AEDs Expire? What You Need to Replace and When

August 27th 2025

Understanding AED Expiry: What Businesses and Owners Need to Know Do AED's expire? If your organisation owns an automated external defibrillator (AED), it’s vital to understand that while the AED unit itself doesn’t technically "expire," many of its critical components do. Knowing when to replace items...

The Difference Between a Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The Difference Between a Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

August 5th 2025

Why Understanding the Difference Matters Heart attack. Cardiac arrest. People often use these terms interchangeably, but they are not the same. One is a circulation problem. The other is an electrical failure. Both are medical emergencies, but only one requires a defibrillator. In this article, we'll...